“Rub the wrong way”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rub the wrong way”, last seen on November 3, 2026.

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M??F

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

MIFF

The answer to “Rub the wrong way” is MIFF

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PublishedNov 3, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Rub the wrong way” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MIFF — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with F.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Rub the wrong way”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Rub the wrong way” is MIFF — a 4-letter down entry from the November 3, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MIFF has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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